L&D and HR Graduate

Town Hall, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN11RS

Contract Type: Graduate - Full Time - Fixed Term Contract

Contract Details: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Salary: £25,956 per annum

Working Hours: 37

Job Category: Administrative/Clerical

26/07/2026 - 16 days remaining

Shape the future of local government while launching your HR career

Are you a recent graduate looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across both Learning & Development and Human Resources?

This is far more than an entry-level administration role. As an L&D and HR Graduate at Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, you'll play a key part in one of the biggest changes facing local government – helping prepare for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) while supporting the development, wellbeing and success of our workforce.

Working alongside experienced Learning & Development and HR professionals, you'll gain valuable insight into how modern HR services operate, develop practical skills that employers are looking for, and contribute to projects that will have a lasting impact on the future organisation.

What you'll be doing

You'll be involved in a wide variety of activities, including:

Coordinating and maintaining training bookings and records, including specialist training linked to Local Government Reorganisation.
Producing reports and supporting learning initiatives focused on change, resilience, collaboration and wellbeing.
Creating engaging communications, newsletters, posters and promotional materials to encourage staff development.
Supporting the HR team with the transfer and management of employee data as part of organisational change programmes.
Assisting with employee benefits administration and probation processes.
Liaising with suppliers, raising purchase orders and processing invoices.

Every day will bring a different challenge and an opportunity to build your knowledge of HR, learning, organisational development and local government.

About you

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and eager to learn.

You will have:
A degree-level qualification.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Good Microsoft 365 skills, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and SharePoint.
The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
A positive, adaptable attitude and a willingness to ask questions and develop new skills.

Previous experience gained through internships, placements, part-time work or voluntary roles would

be advantageous, as would a degree related to HR, Business or a similar discipline.

Why join us?

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career in Learning & Development, Human Resources, Organisational Development or wider business support functions.

You'll be joining a team described as supportive, friendly, welcoming and fun.

What we offer:
A 37-hour working week.
Holiday Entitlement: 22 days annual leave plus three additional days in December as well as bank holidays.
Opportunities to shadow experienced HR and L&D professionals and gain exposure to a broad range of HR activities.
Access to learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth.
Hybrid working opportunities following probation, with up to two days working from home.
Pensions: Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme – Employer contribution of 19.7%.
Free staff parking.
Access to HAPI an all‑in‑one benefits hub, giving you easy access to a wide range of employee perks, wellbeing support, discounts, and everyday savings.
Employee Assistance Programme: The Council has partnered with Health Assured to provide staff with access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to assist in balancing everyday life with the requirement of work and home.
To learn more about working at Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, explore the kind of place we are , work that matters with people who care , and our pay, benefits, and hybrid working .

Interviews: 3 and 4 August 2026

For an informal chat with the recruiting manager, please contact Lynne Tatam at lynne.tatam @tunbridgewells.gov.uk .

Equal Opportunities

Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.